Know Your Vehicle:
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has simplified the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for FASTag users.
- Know Your Vehicle is a system where all FASTag users submit images of their vehicle and registration certificate to verify that the tag is linked to the correct vehicle.
- It was implemented in 2024, in an attempt to prevent the leakages in the FASTag system.
- The whole process has to be repeated every three years to ensure no misuse.
- It is an initiative of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), KYV was notified by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
- The ‘One Vehicle One FASTag’ rule: KYV supports the idea that each vehicle should have its own valid FASTag account.
- Preventing fraud or misuse: verifying images and documents helps reduce fake tags, mis-linked vehicles.
- Ensuring smooth toll travel: without a verified KYV your FASTag may be blocked or flagged, causing delays and extra costs.
- FASTag is a device that employs Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for making toll payments directly while the vehicle is in motion.
- It is a tag used for making toll payments directly from the customers linked prepaid or savings/current account.
- It is also vehicle specific and once it is affixed to a vehicle, it cannot be transferred to another vehicle.
- FASTag can be purchased from any of the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) Member Banks.
